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- Page 1 VL-NZ50E/hyou; 02/2/21/18:00 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER VL - NZ50E VL - NZ50E OPERATION MANUAL...
- Page 2 Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page iv. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE inside. Refer servicing to qualified THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN dealer or service centre.
- Page 3 Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. Sharp is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this operation manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.
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Page 4: Quick Operation Guide
Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other Pack functions of your camcorder. Attach the battery pack on the Attaching the Battery camcorder, and make sure that the Pack Power switch is set to OFF. Connect the supplied power cord to the Power switch AC power socket on the AC adapter, and... -
Page 5: Inserting A Cassette
Inserting a Cassette Tips on Recording Positions Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette To create images that are easy to watch during compartment door release and open the playback, try to record with an upright posture cassette compartment door. -
Page 6: Easy Camera Recording
Quick Operation Guide REC START/STOP button Zooming Power Zoom control/Volume control Push the Power Zoom control to T (1) (tele- photo) or W (2) (wide angle) side. Power Zoom control Operation button Playback Power switch Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR. - Page 7 Precautions • When the camcorder is not in use, remem- • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off on the use of electronic equipment on the power, and disconnect the camcorder commercial flights or in other sensitive ar- from the power source.
- Page 8 Precautions Dew Formation • “Dew” warning feature If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the • What is “dew formation”? screen, and the power will automatically turn When cold water is poured into a glass, dew off in approximately 10 seconds. drops form on the glass.
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Page 9: Dirty Video Heads
If the video heads become clogged, the v indicator appears on the screen. Contact • After about 20 seconds, video head the nearest SHARP service centre or your cleaning automatically finishes, and dealer for further advice. “EJECT THE CASSETTE.” displays. -
Page 10: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Battery pack CR2025 type BT-L225 AC adapter Power cord lithium battery Audio/video cable Lens cap Lens hood Wrist strap Tripod adapter VL-NZ50E-E-*i-x 02.4.8, 10:35 AM... -
Page 11: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Standard-life Extended-life battery pack battery pack BT-L225 BT-L445 Note: • Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas. viii VL-NZ50E-E-*i-x 02.4.8, 10:36 AM... -
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Contents Operation References Part Names ..............1 On-screen Display Index ..........4 Warning Indicators ............6 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ....7 Preparation Charging the Battery Pack ..........8 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ....9 Inserting and Removing a Cassette ...... - Page 13 Useful Features Still Recording .............. 29 Attaching the Supplied Tripod Adapter ....... 29 Wide Screen (16:9) ............30 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ........30 Self Recording ............. 31 Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode .... 32 Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode ....33 Playback Using the Remote Control (Not supplied) ....
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Page 14: Operation References
Operation References Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Front view Stereo microphone Zoom lens DC input jack [pp. 8, 9] Cassette holder [p. 10] Lithium battery compartment door [p. - Page 15 Rear view Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 17]/ VOLume control [p. 19] DV terminal [p. 44] GUIDE ON/OFF switch [p. 23] AV jack [pp. 21, 43] Operation button Jack cover [pp. 21, 43, 44] LCD monitor VL-NZ50E-E-001-006 02.4.8, 10:39 AM...
- Page 16 Operation References Rear view RECord START/STOP button [p. 16] STILL button [p. 29] GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button [pp. 25, 26, 35] FADE button [p. 27] Power switch (CAMERA/VCR SET button select switch) [p. 22] [pp. 16, 19] Speaker MENU button [pp. 5, 22] MANUAL button [p.
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Page 17: On-Screen Display Index
On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. CAMERA mode S E T T I NG 1 p. 40 L C D S E T B A C K L I G H T P I C . - Page 18 Operation References Manual screens Each time you press the MANUAL button, the screen changes as shown below. Focus setting screen (p. 37) A U T O MAN . F O C U S A U T O Exposure setting screen A U T O (p.
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Page 19: Warning Indicators
The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is close to the end of its service life. Call your local L AMP L AMP authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced. Note: • N indicates a flashing display. VL-NZ50E-E-001-006 02.4.8, 10:39 AM... -
Page 20: Preparation
• To prevent damage to the battery pack when removing, be sure to firmly hold the battery pack while pressing the release. • Use only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs with this camcorder. Use of other batteries may create a risk of fire or explosion. -
Page 21: Charging The Battery Pack
• See page 53 for more information on using the battery pack. DC input jack Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage. Extending battery pack life... -
Page 22: Powering The Camcorder From An Ac Outlet
Preparation Powering the Note: • When using the AC adapter to power the Camcorder from an AC camcorder, the battery pack is not charged. Outlet Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS You can also power the camcorder from a STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter. -
Page 23: Inserting And Removing A Cassette
Inserting and Removing Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by a Cassette pressing the centre until it clicks into place. Inserting Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. -
Page 24: Installing The Lithium Battery
Preparation Installing the Lithium Removing Battery Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then lift out the battery from Installing the battery holder. The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. Slide the cassette compartment door Notes on the Use of the Lithium battery release and open the cassette compart- CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is... -
Page 25: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Press l or m to select “2” (day), then press the SET button. Time SE T T I NG 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2003 (2. 6. 2003) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30). -
Page 26: Attaching The Lens Hood
Preparation Attaching the Lens Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode Hood After performing step 8 above, press l Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the to attach it. SET button. C L O C K S E T D I S P L A Y S E T T I NG... -
Page 27: Using The Lens Cap
Using the Lens Cap Always attach the lens cap when not using the Attach the strap to the lens cap as shown camcorder. below. Lens hood Attach the strap of the lens cap to the wrist Note: strap as shown below. •... -
Page 28: Tips On Recording Positions
Preparation Tips on Recording Positions To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with an upright posture and steady hand to prevent a shaky image. Holding the camcorder Place your right thumb close to the REC START/STOP button and Power Zoom control. Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the left side of the screen. -
Page 29: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording To pause recording in Full Auto Mode Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters • Before you start recording, perform the Recording Standby mode. operations described on pages 7 through 15 to prepare your camcorder for recording. -
Page 30: Zooming
Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Auto Focus Zooming allows you to move visually closer to The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, or farther from a subject without physically which is designed to focus on most types of changing your position. subjects. -
Page 31: Remaining Recording Time Display
Remaining Recording Remaining Battery Time Display Power Display When the camcorder is recording, an on- When using the camcorder with the battery screen indicator displays the approximate pack as the power source, the remaining remaining tape time in minutes. battery power indicator is displayed. If the battery power becomes very low, a warning indicator appears. -
Page 32: Playback
Basic Operations Basic Operations Camera Recording Playback Playback To stop playback Press l. The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen play- back with the sound through the built-in speaker. Power switch To turn the power off Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing... -
Page 33: Video Search
Video Search Still The video search function makes it easy to The still function allows you to pause playback. search for a desired scene on the tape. During playback, press m on the Operation Searching for a Scene Near button. the Current Tape Position During playback, press k (or j) on the Operation button. -
Page 34: Watching Playback On A Tv
Basic Operations Playback Watching Playback on a Caution: • Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and other equipment to be used are turned off before making any connections. Picture noise or malfunction may occur if any of the You can connect the camcorder to a TV to above is left on while making a connection. -
Page 35: Useful Features
Useful Features Using the Menu Press l or m on the Operation button to select the desired menu screen (Y), Screens then press the SET button. Example Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings. S E T T I NG Power switch D G T L Z OOM O F F... -
Page 36: Camera Recording
Useful Features Useful features Camera Recording Camera Recording Displaying the Turning on the recording guide Recording Guide Set the GUIDE ON/OFF switch to ON in Recording Standby This function helps you decide on the size of mode. the subject occupying the screen. Select one of five recording guides. -
Page 37: Setting The Digital Zoom
Setting the Digital The “D” digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming. Zoom You can select three different zoom ranges: 1– 10K (optical zoom), 10–40K (digital zoom) or 10–300K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming. -
Page 38: Gamma Brightness Compensation
Useful features Camera Recording Gamma Brightness To obtain a brighter picture Compensation Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. • The x indicator appears. When the subject is backlit, the image will GAMMA GAMMA appear dark if it is recorded normally. The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the... -
Page 39: Gain-Up
Gain-up To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. When you are recording in a dark or poorly • The e indicator appears. illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record GAMMA a brighter picture. -
Page 40: Fade In And Fade Out
Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. • The picture turns white, and the image The fade function allows you to gradually bring and sound fade in. the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transi- tions. -
Page 41: Quick Return
Quick Return Edit Search If while playing back your tape you want to The edit search function lets you search, quickly return to the last recorded scene and without switching from CAMERA mode to VCR start recording again, use the quick return mode, for the point on the tape where you wish function. -
Page 42: Useful Features
Useful Features Camera Recording Attaching the Supplied Still Recording Tripod Adapter You can record continuous still images of subjects. Attach the supplied tripod adapter when using a tripod with the camcorder. In Recording Standby mode, press the STILL button fully. Align the tripod adapter with the tripod •... -
Page 43: Wide Screen (16:9)
Wide Screen (16:9) Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) The wide screen function lets you record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie The digital image stabilization (DIS) function shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of the allows you to stabilize the image by electroni- picture are masked with black bands to cally compensating for relatively minor image produce an effective screen aspect ratio of... -
Page 44: Self Recording
Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Cautions: • Do not rotate the monitor section to the self recording position during recording or playback. Rotate the LCD monitor 180° vertically so that • For recording in Self Recording mode, be the screen faces the other way and the subject sure to rotate the monitor section, NOT the can monitor the shot while you are recording. -
Page 45: Recording In Lp (Long Play Recording) Mode
Recording in LP (Long Notes on the use of LP mode Play Recording) Mode • To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode. This camcorder allows you to record in LP •... -
Page 46: Selecting The 16-Bit Audio Recording Mode
Useful Features Camera Recording Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode. In CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select Y, then press the SET button. -
Page 47: Playback
REMOT E The remote control (RRMCG0084TASA) is not supplied with this camcorder. Contact the Press the MENU button to turn off the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer menu screen. for purchasing as a specified part. Operating Installing the Batteries Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of Open the battery compartment cover. -
Page 48: Displaying The Date And Time Of Recording
Useful Features Playback Displaying the Date and Gamma Playback Time of Recording The gamma playback function improves the playback picture in VCR mode by increasing Follow the procedure below to display the date, the brightness of the subject while leaving the or both the date and time, of recording on the brighter portions of the image unaffected. -
Page 49: Picture Effect Playback
Picture Effect Playback Press l or m to select the desired picture effect, then press the SET button. These picture effects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect. P I C. E F F E C T Types Press the MENU button to turn off the B/W: The picture is displayed in black-and-... -
Page 50: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Advanced Features Camera Recording Camera Recording Manual Focus In CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL button until the focus setting screen appears. Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. -
Page 51: Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure To return to Auto Exposure mode Press the SET button while the exposure setting The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure screen is displayed. mode, which automatically selects the optimal aperture. However, when there is too much Note: •... -
Page 52: White Balance Lock
Advanced Features Camera Recording White Balance Lock To return to Auto White Balance mode Press the SET button while the white balance The colour of the subject on the screen looks setting screen is displayed. different depending on lighting conditions. Lock the White Balance if the Auto White Note: •... -
Page 53: Digital Picture Effects
Digital Picture Effects Press l or m to select the desired digital picture effect, then press the SET button. These digital picture effects let you record the • The selected digital picture effect subject with a more dramatic effect. displays on the menu screen. Types P I C. -
Page 54: Scene Menu (Program Ae)
Advanced Features Camera Recording Scene Menu Press l or m to select the scene setting that best fits the recording (Program AE) situation, then press the SET button. • The selected scene setting displays on You can set the camcorder to the shooting the menu screen. -
Page 55: Playback
Advanced Features Playback Using the Time Code Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. • The time code appears when the on- The time code shows the hour, minute and screen indicators are turned on. second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. -
Page 56: Editing
Advanced Features Playback Editing Cutting Unwanted Sequences Play back the tape to be edited on the Video editing lets you refine your videos by camcorder, and locate the beginning removing unwanted sequences from your tape, and end of the sequence you wish to or transposing one sequence with another. -
Page 57: Editing With The Dv Terminal (Ieee1394)
Editing with the DV To Record from Video Equip- ment Terminal (IEEE1394) Set the camcorder to VCR mode, and This camcorder enables you to perform digital insert a Mini DV cassette. video editing. Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using a commer- Begin playback on the video equipment cially available DV cable. -
Page 58: Audio Dubbing Feature
Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing Feature Audio Recording In normal recording mode You can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder, while preserving the original 12-bit audio recording audio and video recordings. The audio is recorded in stereo on Audio 1. Audio 1: Stereo (left and right) sound Microphone for Audio Dubbing Audio 2: No audio... -
Page 59: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing To pause audio dubbing Press the SET button. To resume audio Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette dubbing, press the SET button again. and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing. To cancel audio dubbing Press m to pause playback. -
Page 60: Selecting The Audio Playback Mode
Advanced Features Playback Selecting the Audio Press l or m on the operation button to select V, then press the SET button. Playback Mode Press l or m to select “AUDIO”, then You can select any of the following audio press the SET button. -
Page 61: Appendix
Appendix Picture/Backlight Adjusting the Backlight Adjustments Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient light or other factors, adjust the monitor picture Press l or m on the operation button settings. -
Page 62: Turning Off The Confirmation Sound
Appendix Turning off the Confirmation Sound A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the REC START/STOP button, or perform other desig- nated operations. Use the procedure below to turn off the confirmation sounds. Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. -
Page 63: Useful Information
Useful Information Lighting For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to Hints for Better Shooting 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible with less light, but the picture quality may • Position the subject in the centre of the suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for scene. - Page 64 Appendix DV Technology Copyright Protection Digital video (DV) is a revolutionary technology The digital VCR has far superior recording and that enables recording and playback of high playback ability than the traditional analog quality images with the use of special digital VCR, and in order to protect digital video features previously unavailable with conven- software copyrights, a system for managing...
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Page 65: Mini Dv Cassette
Contact with excessive steam. the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice. • Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and stand it in an upright position. -
Page 66: Battery Pack
Note: — Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do • Use only SHARP BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery not dispose of them in fire. packs. These are designed specifically for use • To protect the terminals, put the cover on the with this camcorder. - Page 67 Cleaning Using Your Camcorder Abroad • Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder Television signal standards and electrical casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other voltages and frequencies vary substantially strong chemical cleaners. These may cause from country to country. When you are abroad, discolouration and damage to the casing.
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Page 68: Demonstration Mode
Appendix Demonstration Mode Cancelling Demo Mode During the demonstration, press the You can watch a brief demonstration of the MENU button to pause the demonstra- special camcorder features in Demo mode. tion. If the demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the camcorder for the first Press l or m on the operation button time, cancel the Demo mode to use your to select I, then press the SET button. -
Page 69: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution No power. Power source is not properly con- Connect power source properly nected. (pp. 7, 9). Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. - Page 70 Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Cannot rewind or fast for- Position at beginning or end of tape. Rewind or fast forward tape to de- ward tape. sired point (p. 19). Video noise in image. Dirty video heads. Call for service or use a commercially available cleaning tape (p.
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Page 71: Specifications
Specifications Camcorder Signal System: PAL standard Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) Tape Speed: SP mode: 18.831 mm/second LP mode: 12.568 mm/second Pickup Device: g" (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with approx. - Page 72 Note VL-NZ50E-E-59(Note) 02.4.8, 11:06 AM...
- Page 73 SHARP CORPORATION Printed in Japan TINSLA004WJZZ 02P04-JKG VL-NZ50E-E-hyou4 02.5.13, 3:53 PM...